Reserve your booth space today and join us for an AAD meeting! The American Academy of Dermatology invites you to exhibit at one of our upcoming meetings. Take advantage of meeting with the most ...

What is basal cell carcinoma? Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. When found early, BCC is highly treatable. Board-certified dermatologists have expertise in diagnosing ...

The AAD is offering financial support to residents engaged in quality improvement projects that help meet requirements for ACGME accreditation. Receive up to $2,000 and recognition for the valuable ...

Dr. John Kenney Jr. was the first African American member of the AAD and the 1995 recipient of the Master of Dermatology Award. The John Kenney Jr., MD Lifetime Achievement Award and Lectureship was ...

Gen Z adults are less informed about how to protect themselves from the sun’s harmful rays and also more likely to believe myths and misconceptions that put them at further risk, according to the ...

“I thought nothing could touch me,” says melanoma survivor Leah Adams. “I was invincible.” That’s how Leah felt before a mole on her chest was diagnosed as melanoma when she was just 26 years old. She ...

While comforting to some, nail biting can damage your fingers and nails and even lead to infection. To stop biting your nails, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists. Nail biting ...

Whether you’re getting new ink or removing an unwanted tattoo, dermatologists say you should brush up on your skin cancer risk first. That’s because skin cancer is one of the few cancers you can see ...

ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 27, 2025) — Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting nearly 85% of people at some point in their lives. With people increasingly turning to social media for skin ...

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, while seeing patients with my residents, I received a text from one of my partners requesting that I call her ASAP. I assumed it was an urgent practice-related problem, but ...

Foods that cause your blood sugar to rise quickly, such as white bread and fries, may worsen acne. Do you avoid eating greasy fries and burgers because you believe they’ll cause new pimples? There may ...

Regularly checking your skin can help catch skin cancer early, when it’s highly treatable. Follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to check your skin for signs of skin cancer. Anyone can ...